Macro Lense Recommendation
Nov 20, 2011 09:12:26 #
Nov 20, 2011 10:14:19 #
I have the Tokina AT-X Pro D 100mm 2.8 and love it! It was well reviewed and lives up to its billing! I took this shot of a Dragonfly with it and was really pleased!
Smiling Dragonfly
Nov 20, 2011 10:31:39 #
nat wrote:
P.S. I recently learned that there is a macro filter out there that you can put on any lens to achieve the same results. Got this info from a video on Adorama.
PuppyDoc wrote:
.......didn't know they would give such advice as well.
I think nat meant he got the info from the Adorama Learning Center, here: http://www.adorama.com/alc/ where you'll find How-to tips, buying guides, and product reviews.
Nov 20, 2011 10:53:23 #
This is an area where it is hard to go wrong. I have found that macro lens formulas just naturally provide tack sharp images. I would not hesitate to buy Canon, Tamron or Sigma lenses. I don't know what kind of work you want to do, but I learned that a focal length of at least 100mm is best for me since it allows me to stand back a bit from my work. This is particularly useful when photographing ive subjects.
Nov 20, 2011 11:18:39 #
I use the Nikkor 200 mm lens. It gives a good shooting distance for critters who like their space. Here're a couple flutterby (seems like a better name than butterfly) images that I was lucky enough to capture. I added a dragonfly from Thailand.
Nov 20, 2011 11:26:20 #
Nov 20, 2011 11:30:39 #
dfalk wrote:
Some depends on what you want to do. br br If you... (show quote)
Go with the non IS since most macro is accomplished with a tripod and since it is suggested to turn the IS off when mounted on a tripod. Look at the detail of this insect. Don't expect anything better with IS
Nov 20, 2011 11:55:19 #
Well, I am old school. For $50-75 you can get a bellows ( NEW on e-Bay ) A good 75-90mm enlarging lens ($50-75 ). Take a body cap drill a hole and install the lens. With excellent macro, you should be manually focusing at taking aperture on a tripod - no need for autofocus, auto diaphram and VR/IS !
Nov 20, 2011 12:18:53 #
[quote=PuppyDoc]I really like the idea of macrophotography and would like to buy a lens that would facilitate this. I have a Canon T2i
I have the same camera and use a Canon 50mm f2.5 macro lens. It is an older model but works extremely well with the crop sensor. There is a life size converter that is additional to give you greater magnification but I honestly do not see the need for it as I take floral shots of our orchids. BTW the kit lens 17-55 gets really close. I took this photo of a watch movement with the kit lens from about six inches away.
I have the same camera and use a Canon 50mm f2.5 macro lens. It is an older model but works extremely well with the crop sensor. There is a life size converter that is additional to give you greater magnification but I honestly do not see the need for it as I take floral shots of our orchids. BTW the kit lens 17-55 gets really close. I took this photo of a watch movement with the kit lens from about six inches away.
Nov 20, 2011 12:23:03 #
All I can say with regard to the posting by docrob on the Tamron 90mm macro lens is "ditto".
You don't want a shorter focal length because you're left with too little distence between the lens and the subject with a 50mm or shorter lens. And don't waste your time looking for a true macro lens among the zoom lenses on the market.
For Fisheye lens effect, only a true fisheye will give you the effect you want, but an extreme wide angle will get close if you take it off true level positioning. Take a look at the Sigma 8-16mm.
You don't want a shorter focal length because you're left with too little distence between the lens and the subject with a 50mm or shorter lens. And don't waste your time looking for a true macro lens among the zoom lenses on the market.
For Fisheye lens effect, only a true fisheye will give you the effect you want, but an extreme wide angle will get close if you take it off true level positioning. Take a look at the Sigma 8-16mm.
Nov 20, 2011 12:29:50 #
OUTSTANDING PHOTO!!! About how far was the front of the lens from the dragon fly?
Nov 20, 2011 12:30:51 #
Nevada Chuck wrote:
And don't waste your time looking for a true macro lens among the zoom lenses on the market.
I agree but for the person on a limited budget do not ignore your "macro zoom" lens or kit lens.
This shot was taken with my "consumer level" Canon 28-135 Macro Zoom, hand held, sunlight:
http://www.dalefalk.com/photos/i-2SzkF79/0/M/i-2SzkF79-M.jpg
Nov 20, 2011 12:33:56 #
Nov 20, 2011 12:47:20 #
Nov 20, 2011 12:47:49 #
Nevada Chuck wrote:
All I can say with regard to the posting by docrob on the Tamron 90mm macro lens is "ditto".
You don't want a shorter focal length because you're left with too little distence between the lens and the subject with a 50mm or shorter lens. And don't waste your time looking for a true macro lens among the zoom lenses on the market.
You don't want a shorter focal length because you're left with too little distence between the lens and the subject with a 50mm or shorter lens. And don't waste your time looking for a true macro lens among the zoom lenses on the market.
I used to own a Sigma 180mm macro with my Canon 5D cameras. Supper sharp, if a bit heavy. A pro photographer I know used to borrow the thing for senior portraits of boys buy he considered it too sharp to be flattering with girls.
I highly recommend the 180 Sigma, though it may be that their new version is 150mm.
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